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VIDEO: 2,000-year-old Roman boat discovered in sea off Croatia
Wednesday, 09 November 2022Croatian archaeologists have discovered a Roman boat in the ocean off Sukošan, which is estimated to date from the 1st century.
Makefast to launch Makefast USA
Wednesday, 09 November 2022Makefast Group says it is excited to be launching Makefast USA. The operation will be run from a new facility in Maryland, and officially starts on 1 December 2022.
Correct Craft acquires marine engine manufacturer
Wednesday, 09 November 2022Florida-based marine engine builder Correct Craft has acquired inboard engine specialist Indmar Marine Engines, which had been family-owned for 50 years.
Vision Marine Technologies partners with Freedom Boat Club
Wednesday, 09 November 2022Vision Marine Technologies has launched a partnership with a large franchisee of Freedom Boat Club (FBC), a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation, and will supply five third-party pontoon boats equipped with its E-Motion 180E fully electric outboar...
Will emission-free cruise ships pave the way for the recreational boat industry?
Wednesday, 09 November 2022Regional transition to electric propulsion is no simple feat, but in Norway new government regulations will make zero-emissions mandatory in the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord from 2026. As a result, the...
UK manufacturer launches new onboard camera system
Wednesday, 09 November 2022Iris Innovations, a UK-based specialist in affordable onboard camera security systems, has launched its new line of low-profile Sx76 series cameras.
ROKK Wireless – Nano 10W phone charger
Wednesday, 09 November 2022 OverviewROKK Wireless – Nano 10W is Scanstrut’s smallest wireless phone charging mount to date. It squeezes big features into a tiny package. The ultra-compact design can be installed and used in any orientation allowing it t...
Rescue of lone sailor 70 miles out at sea to feature in final episode of BBC’s Saving Lives at Sea
Tuesday, 08 November 2022A nail-biting RNLI and Irish Coast Guard rescue of a sailor forced to cling to his stranded vessel for six hours, 70 miles out at sea will feature in the final episode of Saving Lives at Sea on BBC Two.
‘Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village’ returns
Tuesday, 08 November 2022This Christmas Gunwharf Quays will welcome back its exciting festive attraction, ‘Gunwharf Quays Christmas Village’, after a fantastic debut season in 2021. The Village will open Saturday 12 November in the Plaza and run until Monday 2...
Maritime Yacht Services continues UK expansion plans
Tuesday, 08 November 2022This December, Maritime Yacht Services are continuing their UK expansion plans by adding an 8,000sq. ft workshop and office complex in the heart of the Solent.
Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show sold
Tuesday, 08 November 2022XPO Exhibitions is acquiring the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show from long-time owner Auckland Water Ski Club (AWSC).
Petition to home Ukrainian refugees on seized superyacht
Tuesday, 08 November 2022A petition calling for a superyacht to be used to house refugees has received more than 28,000 signatures, but it’s taken eight months to get this far.
Yachtsman and entrepreneur Peter de Savary passes away
Tuesday, 08 November 2022Yachtsman and tycoon Peter de Savary has passed away at the age of 78.
Maritime Yacht Services takes on new site at Premier Universal Marina
Tuesday, 08 November 2022Maritime Yacht Services says it is continuing its UK expansion plans by adding an 8,000 sq. ft workshop and office complex to its locations. Sited at Premier Universal Marina, Southampton, Hanger One will be able to house boats from small persona...
Recycling on superyachts: is the tide turning?
Tuesday, 08 November 2022While the extravagance of a luxury yacht does not lend itself easily to eco-friendly living, is the industry beginning to tackle onboard waste and recycling on superyachts more effectively?
Sanlorenzo launches first 57Steel
Tuesday, 08 November 2022Italian yacht builder Sanlorenzo has launched the first unit of the 57Steel line at its La Spezia shipyard.
Dorset marine firm signs distribution deal with Lasdrop Shaft Seals
Tuesday, 08 November 2022Dorset-based maritime equipment specialist Marine Components International (MCI) has signed a European distributor deal with Lasdrop Shaft Seals, a manufacturer of marine dripless shaft seals.
Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe records ready to tumble
Monday, 07 November 2022With the time and date now set for the start of the 12th Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe on Wednesday 9th November at 1415hrs, it looks like being a fast race.
Seldén Mast launches electric Code 0 furling system
Monday, 07 November 2022Swedish mast and deck hardware manufacturer, Seldén Mast is expanding its range of electronically driven sail handling products with the launch of the CXe45.
WATCH: Two people rescued after aircraft crashes off Jersey coast
Monday, 07 November 2022Two men say they are ‘indebted’ to the RNLI, after their light aircraft ditched in the ocean off the coast of Jersey.
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